Articles by Alex Baird

  • Next gen on track for stardom

    Two famous names in Colac district netball were prominent once again on grand final day.

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  • Bombers coach steps down

    Assisting the Colac Kookas men’s basketball side and a potential new role in netball are set to keep Dave Boyce busy after announcing he has stepped down as coach of Irrewarra-Beeac.

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  • South’s young leaders step up on the big stage

    South Colac co-coaches Britttany and Janelle Monaghan say their leaders stood up in the last quarter to secure the club its first flag in the 17-and-under ranks since they featured in the competition 11 years ago.

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  • Memorable day for Bombers mum

    Of the 12 premierships Irrewarra-Beeac legend Renee Hall has won with the Bombers, her latest could be hard to top.

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  • Midcourter’s legend grows after big day out

    Just when Chelsea Hillman’s status in Colac district netball couldn’t grow much more, the champion midcourter delivered once again on the big stage to land Alvie a flag and pick up her first Rebecca Finn Medal.

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  • Swans weren’t letting this one slip

    When Ruby Bowers raced towards the Alvie faithful and geed them up after addressing her players at three-quarter time, you could sense the Swans weren’t letting a premiership slip in 2024.

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  • Special journey for Cats crew

    Colac Imperials coach Bree McKenzie says a new-look squad took plenty away from last week’s loss in their quest to defend last year’s C Grade netball flag.

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  • Persistence pays off for Lewie ahead of AFL grand final

    Birregurra’s Lewis Melican is AFL grand final-bound, and his dad Damian says the family is feeling the love from the Colac district sporting community and beyond.

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